Western Gas Resources No. 8
Western Gas Resources No. 8 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Western Gas Resources No. 8
The primary purpose of Western Gas Resources No. 8 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carl R. & Darlene M. Arndt (private). It impounds the Trib. Of East Flying Creek near County Road.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,059 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | County Road |
| River/Stream | Trib. Of East Flying Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.28500, -106.18160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,059 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 973 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CARL R. & DARLENE M. ARNDT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02324 |
| Federal ID | WY02324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |